Duolingo is a popular app for learning languages, but if you’ve finished your goals, switched platforms, or want to take control of your digital footprint, you might be looking to remove your profile. Knowing how to delete your Duolingo account properly ensures your data is removed and you’re no longer associated with the platform.
This 2025 step-by-step guide explains how to permanently delete your Duolingo account, cancel subscriptions, and what happens after deletion—whether you’re using the app or a web browser.
Why You Might Want to Delete Your Duolingo Account
There are several reasons users choose to delete their Duolingo profiles:
You’re no longer learning with Duolingo
You’re switching to a different language-learning app
You want to protect your personal data and privacy
You want to reduce screen time or app usage
You accidentally created multiple accounts and want to keep just one
No matter the reason, Duolingo offers a straightforward way to delete your account from its servers.
What Happens When You Delete Your Duolingo Account?
Before taking action, it’s important to know the consequences of account deletion:
All your language learning progress will be permanently erased
All XP, streaks, achievements, and leaderboard stats will be lost
You’ll be removed from any clubs or courses
Your Duolingo Plus subscription (if active) will stop billing after cancellation
You won’t be able to recover your account later
Make sure you’ve saved anything you may need before proceeding.
Step 1: Back Up Any Important Data (Optional)
If you want to keep track of your achievements or lessons, take screenshots of:
Your current level and XP
Your leaderboard position
Any achievements or milestones
Duolingo does not provide an export tool for learning data, so this manual step can help if you want a record.
Step 2: Cancel Duolingo Plus Subscription
Before deleting your account, make sure you cancel any active Duolingo Plus subscription to avoid future charges.
On iOS:
- Open Settings on your iPhone
- Tap your Apple ID at the top
- Select Subscriptions
- Find Duolingo and tap it
- Tap Cancel Subscription
On Android:
- Open the Google Play Store
- Tap your profile picture
- Go to Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
- Select Duolingo
- Tap Cancel subscription
On Web:
If you subscribed via the Duolingo website:
- Visit duolingo.com
- Log in and go to Settings
- Select Duolingo Plus
- Click Cancel subscription
Now you’re ready to permanently delete your account.
Step 3: How to Delete Duolingo Account (Web Browser)
Duolingo requires you to request a deletion via your account settings.
- Go to duolingo.com and log in
- Click on your profile icon at the top-right
- Choose Settings
- Scroll down and click Privacy Settings
- Under Delete Account, click the Delete my account link
- Duolingo will send you a confirmation email
- Open the email and click the link to confirm deletion
Your account will be scheduled for deletion and removed permanently after a 5-day grace period.
Step 4: How to Delete Duolingo Account (Mobile App)
As of 2025, Duolingo does not allow direct account deletion from the mobile app. You’ll need to use a browser to access your Privacy Settings.
However, you can log in via mobile browser:
- Open your preferred browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.)
- Visit duolingo.com
- Follow the same steps listed in the web method above
Deleting through the browser ensures the deletion request is properly logged.
What If You Change Your Mind?
If you click the email confirmation link but later change your mind, you have 5 days to recover your account.
Simply log back into Duolingo before the grace period ends, and the deletion process will be canceled. After 5 days, the account and all associated data are removed permanently.
How to Delete Duolingo Data Without Deleting Account
If you want to keep your account but remove progress in a specific language:
- Go to Settings > Learning Language
- Scroll down and click Reset or remove languages
- Choose the language you want to delete or reset
- Confirm your choice
This will reset your progress in that language but keep your account intact.
How to Remove Duolingo App from Your Device
To complete the process, you might want to uninstall the app after deletion.
On iPhone:
- Long-press the Duolingo icon
- Tap Remove App
- Tap Delete App to confirm
On Android:
- Long-press the Duolingo icon
- Drag it to the Uninstall option
- Tap OK to confirm
Uninstalling the app does not delete your account—you must complete that through your settings as explained earlier.
FAQs About Deleting Duolingo Account
Can I recover my Duolingo account after deletion?
Only within the 5-day grace period. After that, your data and progress are permanently erased.
Will deleting the app delete my Duolingo account?
No. Uninstalling the app only removes it from your device. You must delete your account through Duolingo’s privacy settings.
What happens to my Duolingo Plus subscription after deletion?
If you cancel the subscription before deleting, you will not be charged again. Any remaining time will expire when the billing cycle ends.
Can I delete my account through the Duolingo mobile app?
Not directly. You must log into your account via a web browser to request deletion.
How long does it take for Duolingo to delete my account?
Once you confirm deletion via email, your account is permanently removed after 5 days.